Religious Education in Roman Catholic Schools First Level

Experiences and Outcomes Block 1 2 3 4

Mystery of I am discovering God’s precious gift of life and reflect

God on how this reveals God’s love for me. RERC 1-01a

In the Image I know that a loving God has created me and that my
of God uniqueness can develop according to God’s plan for
RERC 1-02a
me.

I am exploring God’s relationship with others and I

have reflected on how people’s faith has helped them RERC 1-03a
Revealed in difficult times.
Truth of God
I can describe God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit and
I have reflected on how God can support me in my life. RERC 1-04a

I am familiar with the Christmas story and I know that

at Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Son of RERC 0-05a
God and Son of Mary. RERC 1-05a

I have examined some political, social, historical and

religious elements in first-century Palestine and gained RERC 1-06a
an understanding of Jesus’ life on earth. RERC 2-06a
Son of God
I have examined the role of Jesus as a teacher and a
healer and I have reflected on how His words and RERC 1-06b
actions influence my own life and the lives of others. RERC 2-06b

I have explored the events of the Passion, Death and

Resurrection of Jesus and I have reflected on the RERC 1-07a
Catholic meaning of eternal life. RERC 2-07a

I know that through the Community of the Church,

people can experience God’s love and care and I have RERC 1-08a
reflected on how this community celebrates together
I am exploring the Sacraments of Initiation and
Signs of God Reconciliation and I have reflected on how the
Sacraments help to nurture faith. RERC 1-09a

I have examined the role of the Holy Spirit in my life

and in the lives of others. RERC 1-10a

I can share some Bible stories and I can explore how

God speaks to us through these stories. I have RERC 1-11a
reflected on how these stories can help me to live a
Word of God Christian life
I know that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and RERC 0-12a
that I should treat it with reverence. RERC 1-12a
RERC 2-12a

I recognise the importance of personal prayer and

Hours of God communal prayer in the growth of all people’s
relationship with God. I know a number of traditional
Catholic prayers and I have developed an RERC 1-14a
RERC 2-14a
understanding of the meaning of these prayers. I have RERC 3-14a
participated in different approaches to, and RERC 4-14a
experiences of, prayer. I can describe how prayer is an
important part of the liturgical and devotional life of the
Church. I have reflected on how all of these are
different ways of worshipping God.

I can honour Mary as Mother of Jesus and Our Mother.

RERC 1-15a
 I can identify the places of worship of the Jewish
Practices and and/or Muslim faith communities. RERC 1-27a
traditions
I know that the Jewish and/or Muslim communities
have special books which are important to their beliefs. RERC 1-27b